Holly Ibbs - Expat therapy in Lisbon - Walk and Talk / Online / In-Person

English-Speaking Therapy and
Support for Expats

A Safe Space for Healing

I'm a Certified Mental Health Counsellor based in Lisbon, I offer therapy both in person and online throughout Europe

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My counselling areas of experience:

Anxiety and Panic attacks

ADHD & Neurodiversity

Bereavement

Bullying

Burnout

Depression

Emotional abuse

Expat-related Issues

Family issues

Loneliness

Low self-confidence

Low self-esteem

Mental health

Relationship problems

Self-harm

Stress

Suicidal thoughts

Specialising in:

Expat Issues

  • It can be tough to start a new life away from 'home.'

    Language barriers, Cultural differences, Bureaucracy, making new friends, and simply feeling out of place. It can all feel overwhelming at times.

    Moving from the UK to Portugal, I experienced the highs and lows of adjusting to a new place and finding a sense of belonging.

    I’m here to support you through the challenges of living abroad—whether it’s feeling overwhelmed, homesick, or struggling to adapt.

    Together, we can navigate this transition and help you feel more settled and confident in your new surroundings.

Anxiety and Depression

  • I understand how overwhelming anxiety, depression, and panic attacks can feel.

    Using a Person-Centred approach, alongside CBT techniques, inner child work, and practical strategies to manage panic attacks, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions.

    Together, we’ll build clarity, confidence, and resilience, helping you navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with your strengths.

ADHD & Neurodiversity

  • I have ADHD and have had training and courses in neurodiversity. This subject is close to my heart, as I spent years in school feeling inadequate or incapable.

    Therapy helped me recognise my strengths and build confidence in my abilities.

    My goal is to provide a space where you feel validated, empowered, and celebrated for the qualities that make you uniquely amazing + a place to vent when it feels unbearable.

Holly Ibbs - Expat therapy in Lisbon - Walk and Talk / Online / In-Person

I’m a certified counsellor offering a warm, understanding space for Expats and anyone seeking guidance and clarity.

With both personal and professional experience, I bring empathy and understanding to my work.
I began my career in the National Health Service in London, providing counselling for people from a wide range of ethnicities, cultures and social backgrounds, and this experience expanded my understanding and continues to inform my practice.

Since moving abroad, I’ve gained first-hand insight into expat life — from the challenges of settling in and navigating a new culture to coping with homesickness and finding a sense of belonging.

I also have lived experience of ADHD, alongside anxiety and loss, which deeply shape my work.
My background and training have helped me support clients facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and identity struggles.

Approaching every client with respect and openness, creating a safe space for self-exploration, clarity, and growth. I can help you navigate this transition so you feel more settled and confident in your new surroundings.

Meet Holly

Services:

  • Online Therapy

    Secure & private video Therapy
    across Portugal and Europe

  • Walk & Talk Therapy

    Urban and Nature routes offering a different way of feeling grounded and present in the moment.

    More on Walk & Talk

  • In-Person Session

    Coming Soon
    In-Person session in Lisbon,
    in a private and calm room.

  • "Holly always makes me feel completely comfortable and understood."

    Miriam M.

  • "I cannot recommend Holly enough. Her support in the last few nonths has been invaluable and I don't know where I'd be without her. I was really worried when I first started therapy but Holly made me feel at ease straightaway."

    A. B.

  • "Holly is brilliant and really approachable. She’s helped me manage my anxiety and has given me so many great coping strategies."

    Adrianne G.

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Book Consultation

Book an initial session to share what’s bringing you to therapy, ask any questions, and see whether working together feels right for you.

Contact

hollyibbs.therapy@gmail.com
+351 923 594 251

Lisbon, Portugal

English-speaking therapist based in Lisbon, providing therapy for ADHD, anxiety, and expat challenges.

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